That's what I was thinking, less complex but didn't want to appear to be in any way negative. They are certainly unique in a good way.

08-27-2013, 12:51

Alphanumeric

Rum Forum

I'm just curious about what different notes the different stills will impart (obviously). I think I may enjoy the 'pot still effect' but I haven't had enough spirits from them to identify exactly what it is yet. However, I'll probably pass on these. ED12 is good, but it hasn't nudged its way to the top of my collection.

Heading to Jamaica in a couple of months for some r&r. Never been but guessing 1) I won't find any bourbon beyond Jim and Jack and 2) I will find rum out the wazoo. So.....assuming I am right what are the consensus recs for rums that a bourbon guy would enjoy sipping?

09-25-2013, 13:53

bearmark

Re: Rum Forum

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Originally Posted by Old Dusty

Heading to Jamaica in a couple of months for some r&r. Never been but guessing 1) I won't find any bourbon beyond Jim and Jack and 2) I will find rum out the wazoo. So.....assuming I am right what are the consensus recs for rums that a bourbon guy would enjoy sipping?

Look for something from Sangster's since it's not available here. The distillery is at World's End in the Blue Mountains.

10-04-2013, 13:10

tanstaafl2

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Thanks to the kind assistance of a fellow SBer I was able to acquire the El Dorado "Connoisseur" range of single barrel, single still rums!

This includes the EHP (Enmore Estate), a unique continuous wooden Coffey still; the PM (Port Mourant) wooden double pot still, the only one of its kind left in the world, and the ICBU (Uitvlugt Estate) using the original continuous four column French Savalle Still.

The wording on the website is a bit curious in places but I hope these are in fact "single still" rums as the website describes. If they are also single barrel so much the better. One big downside is that each has been watered down to 80 proof. But I knew that going in. Barrel proof, or at least higher proof, would be so much better.

I look forward to spending some time with each of these in the very near future!

10-04-2013, 15:37

Gillman

Re: Rum Forum

Bruce that is extremely interesting and your taste notes will be gratefully received here be assured.

Gary

10-07-2013, 16:53

Wedge

Re: Rum Forum

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Originally Posted by Old Dusty

Heading to Jamaica in a couple of months for some r&r. Never been but guessing 1) I won't find any bourbon beyond Jim and Jack and 2) I will find rum out the wazoo. So.....assuming I am right what are the consensus recs for rums that a bourbon guy would enjoy sipping?

Sangsters is everywhere, as is Wray & Nephew and Appleton. Littlefield is smaller but just as tasty. Be sure to give rum cream a try. Goes great in coffee to start the day but works well over ice while lounging in a hammock on the beach. Yea mon!

11-07-2013, 14:54

Alphanumeric

Re: Rum Forum

Went to a bar last night- Three Dots and a Dash. Focus is on classic tiki drinks. They've got an impressive drinks list, with proper TV and Donn recipes as well as nifty custom creations. I had a Jet Pilot and a Tropic of Thistle. The Tropic of Thistle was one of their drinks, and caught my eye because it had Arrack, Cynar, amaro Abano, and other curious ingredients. To top it all off, they've got a selection of over two hundred rums. It's a bit pricey, being a Chicago cocktail bar, but I plan on spending some time there to conduct further research.